RAIPUR: Senior tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai, slated to become the new chief minister of Chhattisgarh, is recognized for his gentle and non-controversial demeanor, proven organizational skills, and consistent connection with the grassroots throughout his extensive political journey that spans from a remote village panchayat member to a union minister and now to the highest office in the state.
The 59-year-old tribal leader, who was elected to the state legislative assembly from Kunkuri (ST) constituency in North Chhattisgarh, will be the second tribal leader to assume the highest office after the state's first chief minister, Ajit Jogi, who became the chief minister immediately after Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in November 2000.
